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What would possess seemingly sane people to treat concrete walls like trampolines? To leap over handicap-access ramps like Donkey Kong? The answer is parkour, a jaw-dropping hybrid of gymnastics and cross-country running that is equal parts Spider-Man whimsy and hard-core stamina. The word is derived from the French term for obstacle course, and like it or not, U.S. college campuses are becoming hot spots for this exhilarating new breed of steeplechase--horse-free and adaptable to any setting. Google parkour, campus and map, and you'll find, among some 58,000 results, an annotated parkour...
...partnership with the country's largest wireless provider, Citibank customers can access Citi Mobile from any carrier on over 100 handsets ranging from the BlackBerry to the RAZR. Bank of America launched a smaller mobile banking offering in Tennessee last month, and says it will take the service cross-country by year...
...person who makes a commitment to the game, to his team, willing to go above and beyond what is expected of him,” he said.Hagamen had to go beyond captain duties after numerous road bumps came up during this rollercoaster season. After losing co-captain Sam Cross, junior captain Emily Cross, and junior Carolyn Wright, Hagamen not only came out on top, but also brought his team with him.His ability to perform at the highest level and to make those around him better made the victory that much sweeter for his teammates.“Tim is just...
...think that it’s a Harvard phenomenon—it’s not. High schools, colleges, and offices around the world are filled with people dying for 30-hour days. If only everyone had more time! It’s a phenomenon that seems to cross class and cultural lines. It’s not just college-educated investment bankers that run themselves ragged; even the cashier at the local grocery store likely has a heavily scheduled life...
With the international tiebreaker rule in effect, both squads began the extra innings with a runner on second. The Crimson started the top of the ninth with senior Sarah Shaughnessy pinch running on second. An error by the Terriers shortstop allowed Shaughnessy to cross the plate with the winning...